Editorials Tuesday, Sept 16, 2008

The President's health and an anxious nation

THE return of President Umar Musa Yar'Adua to the country about a week ago is obviously a big relief to Nigerians, following speculations about ill-health that trailed his 17-day absence. [GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS]

Oba Adeolu: exit of the ‘second calabash’

FIRST, it was Mrs. Elsie Olusola (Sisi Clara) who was snatched by death. She was followed by Joseph Layode (a teacher who, sometimes, deputised for the headmaster) and Oba Oluwole Amele, the Alara of Aramoko Ekiti (Councillor Balogun). [NIGERIAN TRIBUNE]